QA Automation Test Engineer

TOP NON-NEGOTIABLE SKILLS

• 4+ years of experience in QA automation, software quality engineering, or SDET roles within digital, SaaS, or platform-based environments (8+ years total QA exp preferred)
• Strong experience designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks across UI, API, and integration layers
• Proficiency in at least one programming language used for test automation (e.g., Java, JavaScript, Python)
• Experience with modern test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, REST Assured, or similar)
• Hands-on experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) to support continuous delivery

Key Responsibilities:
Quality Engineering & Automation

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts across UI, API, and integration layers
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage for new features and enhancements in web, mobile, and platform environments
• Continuously improve automation strategies to increase speed, reliability, and scalability of testing

Agile Product Team Collaboration

• Act as a core member of an Agile product team, partnering with Product Managers and Engineers to define acceptance criteria and quality standards
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives with a focus on quality outcomes
• Contribute to early-stage design and development discussions to proactively identify risks and improve testability

Continuous Testing & CI/CD Integration

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and deployment
• Enable rapid feedback loops by ensuring tests run efficiently and reliably across environments
• Support release readiness by validating system stability, performance, and scalability

Defect Prevention & Root Cause Analysis

• Analyze defects to identify root causes and partner with engineering teams to implement long-term solutions
• Advocate for preventative quality practices to reduce recurring issues and improve system stability
• Ensure defects are well-documented, prioritized, and resolved efficiently

Data, Performance & Reliability Focus

• Create and manage test data to support automated and performance testing scenarios
• Validate system performance, reliability, and uptime in alignment with SaaS expectations
• Partner with teams to identify and mitigate risks related to scalability and system performance

Continuous Improvement & Best Practices

• Contribute to the evolution of QA and automation standards, tools, and frameworks
• Stay current with emerging testing tools, frameworks, and industry best practices
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across teams

Technical Execution & Support

• Debug and troubleshoot complex test automation issues
• Maintain clear and reusable documentation for test frameworks and scripts
• Collaborate with senior engineers and architects to improve system design and testability

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 4+ years of experience in QA automation, software quality engineering, or SDET roles within digital, SaaS, or platform-based environments
• Strong experience designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks across UI, API, and integration layers
• Proficiency in at least one programming language used for test automation (e.g., Java, JavaScript, Python)
• Experience with modern test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, REST Assured, or similar)
• Hands-on experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) to support continuous delivery
• Solid understanding of Agile development practices and experience working within cross-functional product teams
• Demonstrated ability to apply a shift-left testing approach, contributing to quality early in the development lifecycle
• Experience partnering with Product Managers and Engineers to define acceptance criteria and ensure testability of features
• Strong understanding of quality as a shared responsibility within a modern Product Operating Model
• Experience testing APIs, microservices, and distributed systems, including integrations and data flows
• Familiarity with cloud-based architectures and SaaS platforms, with an understanding of scalability, reliability, and uptime considerations
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills, with the ability to drive long-term solutions and continuous improvement
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence across engineering, product, and platform teams
• Experience with performance or load testing tools, containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), or test data management practices is a plus